Jaguar XKR-S 2009

Ant · #1 (**Post Link**) 18-05-09

Today we have another British car, the fastest production XK to date, according to Jaguar. Enjoy!

Engine: 90º V8
Displacement: 4,196 cc
Aspiration: Eaton supercharger
Power: 420 bhp (313 kW) @ 6,250 rpm
Torque: 413 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm
Drive: Rear-wheel drive
Weight: 1,665 kilo (3,670.7 lbs)
0 - 60 mph: 5.1 seconds
Top speed: 174 mph (280 km/h)

Roswell · #2 (**Post Link**) 18-05-09

I like it!

Gaz · #3 (**Post Link**) 18-05-09

cant decide on this one. a beautiful car but i prefer the equivalent Aston Martin, the V8 Vantage.

this may technically be a better car but it lacks something that the AM has, cant put my finger on what though.

#4 (**Post Link**) 18-05-09

What an absolutely gorgeous cracking car.

Pity it a Jag then: Uncool.

Just try it, you in the pub/bar someone comes up to you:

"What do you drive?"
"Umm... A Jag. "
"Wayhay Grandad, did you buy it off Inspector Morse?"

(And do you see how that conversation never ends
up like that if the answer to the question is Alfa?

)

bacon · #5 (**Post Link**) 18-05-09

Originally Posted by Gaz.

cant decide on this one. a beautiful car but i prefer the equivalent Aston Martin, the V8 Vantage.

this may technically be a better car but it lacks something that the AM has, cant put my finger on what though.

has it got something to do with the fact that AM has never had a mondeo based saloon?

i voted cool (just) anyway. they sound amazing

jd ollie · #6 (**Post Link**) 18-05-09

Lovely car definately coolish, just a bit jumped up style-wise the spoilers look almost aftermarket add-ons but good quality.
I wouldn't be ashamed to own it though, just that I wouldn't rave about it.

#7 (**Post Link**) 18-05-09

Originally Posted by Nev

(And do you see how that conversation never ends
up like that if the answer to the question is Alfa? )

But sadly, we know how that conversation does end if the answer to the question is Alfa

Anyways, Big Jag = Cool. Just.

#8 (**Post Link**) 18-05-09

the only problem i can see is this is a full auto, where's the paddles as i doubt a proper manual is available. anyway would be nice to see a proper gearbox or at least some f1 paddles

#9 (**Post Link**) 18-05-09

Originally Posted by Nev

What an absolutely gorgeous cracking car.

Pity it a Jag then: Uncool.

Just try it, you in the pub/bar someone comes up to you:

"What do you drive?"
"Umm... A Jag. "
"Wayhay Grandad, did you buy it off Inspector Morse?"

(And do you see how that conversation never ends
up like that if the answer to the question is Alfa? )

he's right you know

BigFoot · #10 (**Post Link**) 19-05-09

I test drove the XKR and liked it quite a bit. I am sure the S is just enough to be cool!

zulu ferret · #11 (**Post Link**) 19-05-09

Ordered!

alfavirign · #12 (**Post Link**) 19-05-09

Cool Jaguar have definately coming in from the design wilderness that was the horrible Stype .I would noteven baulk if you gave me anXF

SPPalfa · #13 (**Post Link**) 19-05-09

I like it quite a lot.

#14 (**Post Link**) 19-05-09

It is

and hence ubercool

I would have a Jag

#15 (**Post Link**) 19-05-09

Jags are always cool.

Ben_NZ · #16 (**Post Link**) 19-05-09

But the old XKR is cooler, so this new XKR couldn't get sub-zero.

Edit: cooler except for the Grandpa dash, bought off Inspector Morse..

Mike69 · #17 (**Post Link**) 19-05-09

I always wanted an XJR, just couldn't bring myself to step off the cliff face that is the Jag depreciation curve. I'd say they are all cool, except X Types and S Types, obviously.

m0bzy · #18 (**Post Link**) 19-05-09

Cool, but then I love all big cats,I have owned:

3.4 Mk VIII,
3.8 Mk II ( Morse model)
4.2 XJ6
3.6 XJ40.

so perhaps I am biased.The S type is only let down by its underpowered engine.

alfavirign · #19 (**Post Link**) 19-05-09

The stype is let down by being rather ugly

Fierce · #20 (**Post Link**) 19-05-09

I voted Cool on performance and looks, sadly it will be ruined by the influx of MD's and Suits' on the M6

m0bzy · #21 (**Post Link**) 20-05-09

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

73GTVJim · #22 (**Post Link**) 20-05-09

It's "nice" and most people have a bit of a soft spot for Jags but it isn't cool.

The modern Jag identity is a mixed bag of "not quite" right images.

It is uncool because it an isn't quite kind of car. Not quite expensive enough, not quite cheap enough to be really good value, not quite as stylish as an Aston, not quite as sporting as...well almost any junior exotic.

And the R-versions always seem like marketing after-thoughts rather than the cutting edge leaders they ought to be.

So not cool for me.